Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association

Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association Working to ensure radiology remains accessible, affordable and safe for all Australians.

The Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association represents private and not for profit radiology practices across Australia. Formed in 1999, ADIA works to ensure to diagnostic imaging remains accessible, affordable and safe for all Australians. For this to occur, private radiology practices - which currently deliver the majority of Medicare funded diagnostic imaging services cost-effectively - must o

perate in a sustainable, properly funded, quality focused health system. ADIA regularly consults with government ministers, senior departmental officials and a wide range of other organisations and individuals to help develop the most efficient and effective diagnostic imaging sector possible. Highly qualified and experienced medical specialists, radiologists use increasingly sophisticated imaging techniques to provide expert medical advice to patients and their referring doctors. Their work helps deliver better diagnosis and treatment for millions of Australians every year.

This week marks six years since the freeze on Medicare rebates was finally lifted for many scans including X-ray, CT, MR...
02/07/2026

This week marks six years since the freeze on Medicare rebates was finally lifted for many scans including X-ray, CT, MRI and Ultrasound after a long and gruelling lobbying campaign by ADIA.

The amount patients receive back from Medicare for these services is now increasing in recognition of rising costs – a slow but steady improvement that is critical in making radiology more accessible and affordable.

This year’s Federal Budget has once again failed to address the critical Medicare funding shortfall facing women’s imagi...
13/05/2026

This year’s Federal Budget has once again failed to address the critical Medicare funding shortfall facing women’s imaging.

Despite identifying “gender bias in the rates of Medicare rebates” as an issue two years ago, the Federal Government is yet to take meaningful action on this issue – and it’s Australian women who will pay the price as they pay more for scans throughout pregnancy or breast cancer treatment.

Read ADIA’s full response to the 2026-27 Federal Budget:https://www.adia.asn.au/public/3/system/newsAttachments/ADIA%20Budget%20Response%20May26.pdf

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